Vječnij stranjik was the debut entry for Russia at the Eurovision Song Contest 1994 in Dublin performed by Youddiph. Her performance is best known for the red dress she wore that she converted to different styles, leading BBC commentator Terry Wogan to describe her "looking like a sundried tomato". It was performed 23rd on the night in between fellow debutantes, following Hungary and preceding Poland. At the close of voting, it finished in 9th place with 70 points, and it would be the first time that three Eastern European countries placed in the top 10.